Course - Geotechnical Engineering 2 - TBM4342
Geotechnical Engineering 2
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About the course
Course content
Background for the calculation methods used in geotechnical engineering. Principles for performing short-hand calculations of settlements, slope stability, earth pressure and bearing capacity of foundations and piles. The course aims at creating understanding through a combination of hand calculations and the use of numerical analysis tools. The safety philosophy according to EC7 will be presented.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate should have knowledge of:
- Strength of soil expressed in total and effective stresses
- Principles on how strength parameters may be determined
- Principles for prescribing safety margins according to EC7
- Principles for calculating the earth pressure against retaining walls and the required dimensions of foundations
- How piles work in soil and how they are installed
- Estimating settlements based on the oedometric (constraint) stiffness modulus.
- Landslides and the principles for calculating the stability of a slope.
Skills
The candidate is able to (hand calculations and the use of numerical analysis tools):
- Assess the stability of a slope when the geometry, soil strength and water pressures inside and outside the slope are defined
- Calculate earth pressure on vertical walls (basement walls, sheetpile wall and similar)
- Calculate the necessary width (and depth) of a foundation for a given set of foundation loads (vertical, horizontal and moment components)
- Estimate vertical loading capacity and driveability of piles
General competence
The candidate can:
- Calculate the design values of earth pressure and of the bearing capacity of foundations and piles
- Assess the stability of natural slopes, cuts and embankments
- Develop personal judgement skills and see the geotechnical knowledge in a broader engineering context.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, calculation and laboratory exercises
Compulsory assignments
- Assignments
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
There are 10 assignments in the course of witch two are mandatory. Minimum eight assignments must be approved to get access to exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
TBM4240/TBA4100 or equivalent.
Course materials
Lecture notes from the geotechnical department.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TBA5155 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| TBA5100 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| BA6064 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| TBA4105 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Building and Construction Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering